Steve Roden, Striations, 2010–11. Two 16mm films with ink transferred to video, 6:00 min. (still). Courtesy the artist and Gallery 400
Observer Effect
18 January – 9 March 2013
at Gallery 400, Chicago
Artists: Jessica Hyatt, Steffani Jemison, Jochen Lempert, John O’Connor, Steve Roden, Jorinde Voigt
Curated by Carrie Gundersdorf and Lorelei Stewart
Across media and approaches, Observer Effect examines how artworks incorporate processes akin to the scientific method as a means to examine and understand specific phenomena that exist in the world. Each artist’s idiosyncratic approach of observing and understanding his/her distinct subject matter reveals the artist’s own subjectivity through this process, and discloses how each artist, the observer, is part of what is being observed.
Phenomenon is defined as that which is observable: things, events, or experiences, including that which is observed through technology. Today, in an information age, our conceptions of phenomena are greatly expanded. Beyond the natural world, history, discourse, images, texts, interactions, and so much more become phenomena ripe for examination. Information as object and landscape creates new observable experiences and sets of phenomena. [read the full text here]
Gallery 400
University of Illinois at Chicago
Art and Design Hall, First Floor
400 South Peoria Street
Chicago, IL 60607
USA
gallery400.uic.edu
Opening hours
Tuesday – Friday: 10h00 – 18h00
Saturday: 12h00 – 18h00
and by appointment
Free admission
Jessica Hyatt, Signature Dessert, 2013. Bread pudding, cream custard, raspberry jam, and raspberries. Courtesy the artist and gallery 400
Jessica Hyatt, Signature Dessert, 2013. Installation view. Courtesy the artist and gallery 400
Oberver Effect, Installation view. [left] Jessica Hyatt, Zeno’s Paradox; Thank God for Infinity, 2010. [right] Steffani Jemmison, Untitled (Affirmations for Living), 2012. Courtesy the artists and Gallery 400
Jessica Hyatt, Zeno’s Paradox: Thank God for Infinity, 2010. Cibachrome print mounted on inkjet print mounted on inkjet print. Courtesy the artist and Gallery 400
Steve Roden, third stone, 2010, oil and acrylic on linen. Courtesy the artist and Gallery 400
Jorinde Voigt, Epikur (3), 2012, ink, graphite, and gold leaf on paper. Courtesy the artist and Gallery 400.